(March 24, 1834-September 23, 1902)
Born in Mount Morris, New York
Soldier/geologist/explorer
Headed the Powell Geographic Expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers (1869)
Expedition was first to pass through the Grand Canyon
Director of the US Geological Survey (1881-94)

Why he might be annoying

He attended three colleges without graduating.
He married his first cousin.
He filed for an army pension claiming 'total and permanent disability' just four years before rafting down the Grand Canyon.
When photographing Native Americans, he would often insist that they wear fake headdresses for the pictures.

Why he might not be annoying

He lost an arm during the Battle of Shiloh, and raw nerve endings in the arm would cause him pain for the rest of his life.
He had a great curiosity about American Indian languages and believed that they should be allowed to live according to their own traditions.
At a time when most scientific expeditions to the West used military escorts for security, he never even carried a gun.
His 'The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons' was named the 4th best adventure book of all time by National Geographic.

In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 10.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 26 Votes: 3.85% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying